Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 06242. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the replacement blades and return them to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries Oregon® or Silver Streak® replacement parts, for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 06242 has the recall date 23 Aug 2006. The notice names the firm Blount International. The recall has about 94,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Blount has received six reports of replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 94,000 |
| Description | The recalled replacement lawnmower blades are intended for use on Snapper riding lawnmowers. The recalled blades are sold for use as replacement parts under the Oregon® and Silver Streak® brands only. Original equipment blades on Snapper lawnmowers and "Snapper" brand replacement blades are not included in this recall. The recalled blades are red and marked "MADE IN USA," "GRASS SIDE CX", "Oregon" or "SILVER STREAK." The part number and date code are engraved on one side of the blade. The recalled blades are part numbers: 99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114, 99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP. |
| Product | Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades, About 94,000, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28. |
| Manufacturer | Blount International Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 94,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Blount International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2012 | Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 06242The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06242. https://recallregister.com/product/3342-blount-international-inc-recalls-replacement-blades-for-use-with-snapp/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06242 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Blount has received six reports of replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06242?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 94,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States